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Click external link here to see distribution map and to hear calls The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is of the family Ardeidae and is in the genus Ardea.
It is resident in the temperate regions of Eurasia as well as eastern
and sub Saharan Africa. The more northern populations are migratory and
move south for
the winter. Wetlands are its main habitat and commonly occurs along
estuaries, streams, rivers and lakes. Aquatic as well as terrestrial
creatures are preyed upon. Prey items include amphibians, insects, reptiles, small mammals and birds which are swallowed whole. This species nests in tall trees in colonies which are known as heronries. Upto five eggs are laid and are incubated for 25 days. Fledging takes place after 60 days. Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) distribution map %20distribution%20map.jpg) Breeding Resident Winter Vagrant Introduced resident SanoAK: Alexander Kürthy, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons |
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Monday 7 October 2013
GREY HERON (Ardea cinerea) at Prospect Point, Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Thursday 3 October 2013
COMMON GREENSHANK (Tringa nebularia) Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Common Greenshank
(Tringa
nebularia) is a medium sized sandpiper of the family Scolopacidae which is in the genus Tringa. The breeding range of this wader or shorebird
extends from northern Scotland eastwards across northern Europe and Asia. This migratory
species winters in sub Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Australasia. In
addition, small numbers overwinter along the coasts of northwest Africa and northwest Europe including Britain and Ireland. Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) distribution map  Breeding Passage Non-breeding-winter Vagrant SanoAK: Alexander Kürthy, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons |
Monday 30 September 2013
BLACK TAILED GODWIT (Limosa limosa ssp. islandica) at the Horse Marsh, Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) is of the family Scolopacidae which is in the genus Limosa. This large, long-legged and long-billed shorebird's breeding
range extends from Iceland through central Europe as well as central
and northeastern Asia. In the autumn, it migrates south to spend the
winter in southern and western Europe, sub Saharan Africa, southern Asia
and parts of coastal Australia. The species breeds in fens, damp
meadows, moorlands and bogs. In the winter, it occurs on estuaries, lake
shores, and in damp coastal fields. There are three subspecies recognised;
Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) distribution map  Yellow breeding Blue wintering Green breeding resident |
Sunday 29 September 2013
Saturday 14 September 2013
MIGRANT HAWKER DRAGONFLY (Aeshna mixta) Hutchinson's Strand Road, Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co Dublin, Ireland
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Tuesday 3 September 2013
WHITE RUMPED SANDPIPER (Adult) Calidris fuscicollis (on left) + DUNLIN Seatown Marsh, Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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Sunday 11 August 2013
Sunday 4 August 2013
Sunday 7 July 2013
WILLOW WARBLER (Phylloscopus trochilus) Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co Dublin, Ireland
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The Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is of the family Phylloscopidae which is in the genus Phylloscopus.
This insectivorous leaf warbler is a common and widespread summer
resident from mid April to late September which breeds throughout the northern and temperate regions of
Eurasia. It is strongly migratory, with almost all of the population
wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bird of open woodlands with a preference
for habitats that include birch,
alder and willow trees as well as ground cover for nesting. |
Sunday 23 June 2013
EUROPEAN GREENFINCH [Male] (Carduelis chloris) Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co Dublin, Ireland
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The European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) is a small passerine of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Chlori.
It has a widespread distribution in Europe, northern Africa and
southwestern Asia. It also occurs as an introduced species in parts of
Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Uruguay. Before the onset of
winter, northern populations migrate to the more temperate areas of its
range. In recent times, there has been a dramatic decline in numbers
due to the spread of trichomonosis disease that effects the digestive
system which results in mortality.
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Thursday 6 June 2013
PEACOCK BUTTERFLY (Aglais io) at Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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Sunday 5 May 2013
Saturday 13 April 2013
BLACK TAILED GODWIT (Limosa limosa) at the Horse Marsh, Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) is of the family Scolopacidae which is in the genus Limosa. This large, long-legged and long-billed shorebird's breeding
range extends from Iceland through central Europe as well as central
and northeastern Asia. In the autumn, it migrates south to spend the
winter in southern and western Europe, sub Saharan Africa, southern Asia
and parts of coastal Australia. The species breeds in fens, damp
meadows, moorlands and bogs. In the winter, it occurs on estuaries, lake
shores, and in damp coastal fields. There are three subspecies recognised;
Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) distribution map Yellow breeding Blue wintering Green breeding resident |
SHOREBIRDS or WADERS (Charadriiformes) at Prospect Point, Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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Shorebirds or waders from left to right, Greenshank (Tringa nebularia), Redshank (Tringa tetanus), Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) and Greenshank (Tringa nebularia).
Sunday 7 April 2013
EURASIAN BULLFINCH (Pyrrhula pyrrhu)l female at Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE Click external link here for detailed species information Click external link here to see distribution map and to hear calls The Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhul) is of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Pyrrhula. This stocky species breeds in the temperate regions
of Europe and Asia. Northern populations are migratory and move to
southern Eurasia for the winter. Unlike most other finches, bullfinches
don't form winter flocks. Normally encountered singularly or as a pair
but a small family group, usually comprising less than 10 individuals,
can be seen in late autumn/winter. |
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